Dalton Jr. High School serves 1,206 students in grades 8-9.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 8-9
- Enrollment: 1,206 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dalton Jr. High School's student population of 1,206 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 79 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-9
Total Students
1,206 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
79 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Dalton Jr. High School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
71%
18%
Black
4%
36%
White
19%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 04/26/2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Dalton Jr. High School?
1,206 students attend Dalton Jr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Dalton Jr. High School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dalton Jr. High School?
Dalton Jr. High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dalton Jr. High School offer ?
Dalton Jr. High School offers enrollment in grades 8-9
What school district is Dalton Jr. High School part of?
Dalton Jr. High School is part of Dalton Public Schools School District.
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